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Choosing Your Courier Shipping Speed

Fast…ish, Fast, Faster, Fastest, Hyperspeed – say that quickly 5 times 🤣

ShipNerd offers multiple levels of shipping speeds ranging from standard ground shipping for less urgent shipments, to express overnight shipping options with early delivery times and Saturday delivery. Each service level is sent with reliable, world class couriers and every shipment comes with a tracking number. Know where your package is and that it’s in good hands – always. Guaranteed!

Understanding each service level can help you make the right decision when choosing a shipping speed for your shipment. From “Fast…ish” to “Hyperspeed+” we’ll only entrust your shipments to superior carriers… while providing you with competitive shipping rates of course!


Our most affordable option for domestic shipments exclusively within the United States. It is especially geared for shipping non-urgent small parcels weighing 1-ounce to 10-pounds. Delivery can take 2-7 business days and each shipment comes with a tracking number and up to a maximum of $100 of insurance. Final delivery is handled by USPS, which means packages shipping via this shipping speed can be delivered to PO & APO addresses. Unlike our other shipping speeds, pickup functionality is not available for parcels shipping via “Fast…ish“.


Our premium ground-based shipping option for packages weighting up to 150 lbs. Your package will arrive in 3-5 business days, and every shipment will come with a tracking number and $100 of standard insurance included – you can easily purchase additional insurance at discounted rates too! From pickup to delivery, your shipment will only be handled by couriers and you’ll even get free delivery photos when available. International shipments will include routine customs brokerage at no charge depending on the value of your shipment.


Quick and easy! This service level typically gets your package delivered by air within 2-3 business days. It’s a great balance between affordability and fast delivery – with a tracking number of course! $100 of insurance is automatically included, but additional insurance can be purchased in $100 increments with discounted insurance rates. From pickup to delivery, your shipment will only be handled by reliable couriers and you’ll even get free delivery photos when available. International shipments will include routine customs brokerage at no charge depending on the value of your shipment.


Turn it up a notch. This service level gets your package delivered by air within 1-2 business days. Every shipment comes with a tracking number and $100 of insurance is automatically included – additional insurance can be purchased in $100 increments with discounted insurance rates. From pickup to delivery, your shipment will only be handled by reliable couriers and you’ll even get free delivery photos when available. International shipments will include routine customs brokerage at no charge depending on the value of your shipment.


Get your shipment delivered in one business day. Every shipment comes with a tracking number and $100 of insurance is automatically included – additional insurance can be purchased in $100 increments with discounted insurance rates. From pickup to delivery, your shipment will only be handled by reliable couriers and you’ll even get free delivery photos when available. International shipments will include routine customs brokerage at no charge depending on the value of your shipment.


This is our top speed. It’s a 1 business day service with an earlier delivery time – typically delivered in the first half of the day. If your shipment has an urgent deadline, this is the service level to use! Every shipment comes with a tracking number and $100 of insurance is automatically included – additional insurance can be purchased in $100 increments at discounted insurance rates. From pickup to delivery, your shipment will only be handled by reliable couriers and you’ll even get free delivery photos when available. International shipments will include routine customs brokerage at no charge depending on the value of your shipment.


Regardless of how much you ship, your shipping discounts on ShipNerd never change – we don’t believe in volume commitments or monthly fees. 😎

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